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Recent articles about Kelly Pavliken-usOpponents named for Patrick Hyland & Will Rosinsky on March 14 at MSGOn Saturday, March 14 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York City “McMayhem in Midtown”, will feature both professional and amateur bouts, and is headlined by former world title challenger Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland (29-1, 13KO’s) taking on Manuel de los Reyes Herrera.
The co-feature bout of the evening sees the long-awaited return of popular light heavyweight contender-turned-New York firefighter Will “Power” Rosinsky (17-2, 9KO’s) squaring off against Paul Gonsalves.
The amateur portion of the card will mark the third meeting between the FDNY Bravest Boxing team and Garda Siochana Boxing team of the Irish National Police Force, who will be making the trip over from Ireland with the 2015 Transatlantic Championship at stake.
Nicknamed “The Punisher”, Hyland’s lone defeat as a professional came against undefeated Javier Fortuna for the interim WBA world featherweight title in 2012. Following the loss to Fortuna, Hyland was forced to sit on the sidelines for a year an...26 Feb 2015 16:13:33 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/opponents_named_for_patrick_hyland_will_rosinsky_on_march_14_at_msg/18350510
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/opponents_named_for_patrick_hyland_will_rosinsky_on_march_14_at_msg/18350510Opponents named for Patrick Hyland & Will Rosinsky on March 14 at MSGhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/opponents_named_for_patrick_hyland_will_rosinsky_on_march_14_at_msg/18350510http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngNYC pro-am boxing card on March 14: FDNY boxers plus Patrick Hyland, Will RosinskyOn Saturday, March 14, DiBella Entertainment, Ring of Fire Promotions and FDNY Bravest Boxing will present an exciting night of both professional and amateur boxing, held at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, titled “McMayhem in Midtown”.
The pro portion of the card will be headlined by Dublin, Ireland’s world-ranked featherweight contender Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland (29-1, 13 KOs). Fans in attendance will also be treated to the long-awaited return of popular light heavyweight boxer-turned-New York firefighter Will “Power” Rosinsky (17-2, 9 KOs).
The amateur portion of the card will be made up of fights between the FDNY Bravest Boxing team and the Garda Siochana Boxing team of the Irish National Police Force who will be making the trip over from Ireland.
This event will mark the third meeting between the FDNY Bravest Boxing team and Garda Siochana, with the 2015 Transatlantic Championship at stake. An excited FDNY Team President Bobby McGuire stated, “It is a...09 Feb 2015 15:37:15 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nyc_pro_am_boxing_card_on_march_14_fdny_boxers_plus_patrick_hyland_will_rosinsky/18244025
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nyc_pro_am_boxing_card_on_march_14_fdny_boxers_plus_patrick_hyland_will_rosinsky/18244025NYC pro-am boxing card on March 14: FDNY boxers plus Patrick Hyland, Will Rosinskyhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nyc_pro_am_boxing_card_on_march_14_fdny_boxers_plus_patrick_hyland_will_rosinsky/18244025http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngThe bizarre behavior of Jermain TaylorJermain Taylor's Career Revival Derailed:
The unlikely revival of Jermain Taylor's boxing career was upset last week, most likely permanently. Taylor was arrested on January 19 after he allegedly pointed a gun at a fan and threatened to shoot three children in his native Arkansas during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. He was also found to be carrying a small amount of marijuana, and was charged with several felony counts. He then released a bizarre video rant, filmed in a bathtub, before turning himself into police.
However, what has effectively destroyed his comeback is the revocation of his bond from a previous run-in with the law. Taylor had been previously arrested on August 2014 for the non-fatal shooting of his cousin in an altercation in his home, and was released on bail pending trial. Now Taylor will stay behind bars for at least as long as it takes to resolve both criminal trials, assuming he isn't either found guilty or takes a plea deal to at least one of them. Odd...26 Jan 2015 12:14:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_bizarre_behavior_of_jermain_taylor/18156932
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_bizarre_behavior_of_jermain_taylor/18156932The bizarre behavior of Jermain Taylorhttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_bizarre_behavior_of_jermain_taylor/18156932http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngTQBR Roundtable: Hopkins Vs. Kovalev EditionBig fights are a special time here at The Queensberry Rules. They are an occasion for our team (a group spanning 15 time zones, four countries, three continents, and one tenuously shared language) to gather and slam our heads together until something useful oozes out.
With that noble purpose in mind, we offer you our insights and analysis of this week’s fascinating light heavyweight fight between Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (above right) and Bernard “The Alien” Hopkins (above left).
1. If Kovalev wins impressively (i.e. a stoppage), will he be given credit for blasting out a top light heavyweight, or accused of beating up an old man?
Patrick Connor: As is generally the case in boxing, Kovalev’s win would likely be downplayed. But past the usual shooting down of accomplishments, it’s also difficult to envision Bernard Hopkins hurt, much less decisively stopped or taken out. After the initial shock, there might be some backtracking over exactly how cooked Hopkins was going in.
Alex McClintock: The pr07 Nov 2014 06:18:22 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tqbr_roundtable_hopkins_vs_kovalev_edition/17656079
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tqbr_roundtable_hopkins_vs_kovalev_edition/17656079TQBR Roundtable: Hopkins Vs. Kovalev Editionhttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tqbr_roundtable_hopkins_vs_kovalev_edition/17656079http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b578c9904fef4c03351b4f7d98e3e42d89bb5b02/mini/Boxer_Bernard_Hopkins_dcda.jpgGolovkin vs. Rubio: Full El Veneno workout
Coming in as a heavy underdog against the freight train they call Gennady Golvkin, the tough, gritty Marco Antonio Rubio will be looking to net the biggest win of his 66-fight career.
Each time he stepped up in competition and faced a big name fighter–once against Kelly Pavlik in 2009 and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in 2012–Rubio has failed to net a victory.
Rubio can culminate his career with a huge upset of GGG Saturday night at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, but in order to do so he must fight a smart bout, and not get caught up in slugfest, which style-wise presents a problem for Rubio.
The 34-year-old Mexican fighter is known to stand in with fighters and trade blows, and going away from what he knows will be tough for Rubio.
He is coming off two-straight KO wins himself, but no one has really given Golovkin problems when it comes to him taking power shots.
Rubio has the power to end the fight early himself, but he will have to land that perfectly timed shot, while dodgi...17 Oct 2014 12:42:52 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/golovkin_vs_rubio_full_el_veneno_workout/17511401
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/golovkin_vs_rubio_full_el_veneno_workout/17511401Golovkin vs. Rubio: Full El Veneno workouthttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/golovkin_vs_rubio_full_el_veneno_workout/17511401http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/8/4838e686abe4e3cc1d2c24a29945f565076784df/mini/PicImg_BOXING_FEB_21_58db.jpgHopkins vs. Kovalev confirmed for November 8th in Atlantic CitySince the August 4th announcement of the Bernard Hopkins vs. Sergey Kovalev fight, the boxing world has been wondering when and where the two will meet and put their titles on the line. The wait is over as Golden Boy Promotions and Main Events announced today that Hopkins vs. Kovalev will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ live on HBO World Championship Boxing.
Both fighters have a history of big fights on the Jersey Shore as Hopkins has fought 19 times in Atlantic City, five of which took place at Boardwalk Hall. Kovalev fought his only two American title defenses in Atlantic City, both of which were knockouts. Most recently against Blake Caparello on August 2nd.
"Atlantic City is a second home to me," said Hopkins.
"Some of my most memorable victories and greatest accomplishments of my career have taken place there including my fights against Antonio Tarver and Kelly Pavlik. I expect Philly to represent and come out to Boardwalk Hall to see me make ...23 Aug 2014 00:40:19 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/hopkins_vs_kovalev_confirmed_for_november_8th_in_atlantic_city/17114678
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/hopkins_vs_kovalev_confirmed_for_november_8th_in_atlantic_city/17114678Hopkins vs. Kovalev confirmed for November 8th in Atlantic Cityhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/hopkins_vs_kovalev_confirmed_for_november_8th_in_atlantic_city/17114678http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/18f7571e3be98cd600e1dcd27928393e447adb1c/mini/Antonio_Tarver_v_c392.jpgMartinez And Cotto, Greatness And The Ghost(Sergio Martinez on the mat against Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.)
In the four years that Sergio Martinez has been the undisputed middleweight champion, who has he beaten that has impressed you?
There are six defenses in that span, itself an unimpressive feat. The standout win by boxing’s exalted Argentinian is his one punch rematch knockout of Paul Williams, a viciously conclusive ending to what had been a tit-for-tat rivalry up until that very moment.
The lanky octopus of a fighter that took the “most avoided” crown from one time Martinez vanquisher Antonio Margarito, Williams remains the only special fighter whose name graces the champion’s reign at the top, spanning back to 2010.
And yet, in that same time frame Martinez has maintained a notable presence on most pound-for-pound lists and is generally acknowledged as a very venerable custodian of the great championship history of the division.
He defends his title this weekend versus Miguel Cotto in the Puerto Rican star’s first bout at middleweight. M06 Jun 2014 11:35:13 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/martinez_and_cotto_greatness_and_the_ghost/16609249
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/martinez_and_cotto_greatness_and_the_ghost/16609249Martinez And Cotto, Greatness And The Ghosthttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/martinez_and_cotto_greatness_and_the_ghost/16609249http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/2/a2569d9750651dc4aa2ffbb5bdd4189da0e8f916/mini/BOX_CONFE_MARTINEZ_5350.jpgCotto vs. Martinez- Sergio Martinez media workout highlight videoSergio Martinez looks to show the world that he still has a lot of gas left in the tank as on Saturday night on HBO PPV as he looks to successfully defend his lineal middleweight title against three division world champion Miguel Cotto.
Martinez in recent fights has not looked like the beast that disposed of Paul Williams and Kelly Pavlik. It has lead many fans to say that the Martinez of old is now longer there and that he is just simply old. Martinez now wants to show the world that this is not the case and looks to have what could be a career defining win over Miguel Cotto on Saturday night. It would certainly be the icing on the cake for him. A win over Miguel Cotto would be the highest profile name on his resume and could propel him into mega fights with Floyd Mayweather Jr. at 154lbs or Canelo Alvarez.
On Monday, Martinez held a media workout for assembled reporters in New York. Check out the highlights below!
Cotto vs. Martinez- Sergio Martinez media workout highlight video ...04 Jun 2014 01:07:32 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cotto_vs_martinez_sergio_martinez_media_workout_highlight_video/16592668
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cotto_vs_martinez_sergio_martinez_media_workout_highlight_video/16592668Cotto vs. Martinez- Sergio Martinez media workout highlight videohttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cotto_vs_martinez_sergio_martinez_media_workout_highlight_video/16592668http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0d14083c98c35030cb8f75ae648dfef84dbc32cc/mini/BOX_CONFE_MARTINEZ_abfd.jpgTop 5 reasons Miguel Cotto could take out Sergio MartinezWhy Cotto has a real shot at defeating Maravilla:
If the betting odds are anything to go by, most people are looking at Sergio Martinez's June 7th marquee fight with Miguel Cotto as a gimme. There are good reasons to think that, as Martinez is the middleweight division's kingpin and undefeated for almost five years running, whereas Cotto is a smallish junior middleweight coming up in weight and has lost two of his last five outings.
I admit, on the surface the match-up does look like a certain (not easy, but certain) win for Martinez over a big name opponent. Yet things aren't always as they seem, and there are some very valid reasons to think Miguel Cotto has a fighting chance in this bout.
The size difference is slight. Recall that Sergio Martinez was a career light middleweight until he moved up to challenge Kelly Pavlik. That was some years ago, but Martinez was well into his 30s by then, and he remains a smallish middlweight today.
For his part, Miguel Cotto started out much sm...24 Mar 2014 13:39:47 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_5_reasons_miguel_cotto_could_take_out_sergio_martinez/16088956
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_5_reasons_miguel_cotto_could_take_out_sergio_martinez/16088956Top 5 reasons Miguel Cotto could take out Sergio Martinezhttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_5_reasons_miguel_cotto_could_take_out_sergio_martinez/16088956http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b281d3a4f0f5852d44f5b285f26f0d1e88f454d9/mini/Manny_Pacquiao_v_576f.jpg2013 Boxing Awards Pu Pu Platter, Part IISick of the drip-drip-drip of year end boxing awards yet? Hard to blame you, hard to blame you. So we'll bring out two enormous platters to conclude our 2013 awards.
In the first installment, that flavor was heavy and serious. In the second one, that flavor is light and fluffy. Just add "of the year" to every category below and devour 'em all. Feel free to send them back to the waiter, your blog host Tim Starks, if you'd prefer something else. Also, please add in some of your own dishes.
And don't forget to consume all the major category nominees and winners from the past weeks' awards blog entries, if you haven't yet.
Pelvic Thrust. With the greatest respect to Sergey Kovalev for his pelvic thrust of disdain at Nathan Cleverly, a revenge pelvic thrust that makes contact like the one Marcos Maidana delivered to Adrien Broner in retaliation for his own bit of humping is superior by at least two standards. (Revenge. Contact.)
Unwise Facebook Commentary. Chris Arreola was politically inco30 Dec 2013 02:03:55 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/2013_boxing_awards_pu_pu_platter_part_ii/15417703
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/2013_boxing_awards_pu_pu_platter_part_ii/154177032013 Boxing Awards Pu Pu Platter, Part IIhttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/2013_boxing_awards_pu_pu_platter_part_ii/15417703http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngThrowback Thursday: Kelly Pavlik Sledgehammers Jermain Taylor, Gains Middleweight Title(A triumphant Kelly Pavlik after stopping Taylor; photo credit: Ed Mulholland)
It all made sense.
Bernard Hopkins more or less created a new line in middleweight title management by defeating Keith Holmes and unifying two belts, but he waited to order his official "Middleweight Champion" stationary after he'd made Felix Trinidad contemplate his pugilistic existence. And Jermain Taylor ousted that younger version of Old Man Winter in 2005, albeit controversially.
Forget that the four "major" belts, which had never all been held simultaneously, had been splintered and sent off to different homes like the children in some tragic divorce case; Jermain Taylor was THE middleweight champion.
Compared to Jermain Taylor, Kelly Pavlik really wasn't anyone. Not yet, anyway. While Taylor signed a promotional deal with Lou DiBella and eventually got an HBO contract, perhaps prematurely, Pavlik fought in nine states through his first 11 fights, generally in smaller casinos. Taylor was marrying WNBA pl12 Dec 2013 12:31:16 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/throwback_thursday_kelly_pavlik_sledgehammers_jermain_taylor_gains_middleweight_title/15293363
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/throwback_thursday_kelly_pavlik_sledgehammers_jermain_taylor_gains_middleweight_title/15293363Throwback Thursday: Kelly Pavlik Sledgehammers Jermain Taylor, Gains Middleweight Titlehttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/throwback_thursday_kelly_pavlik_sledgehammers_jermain_taylor_gains_middleweight_title/15293363http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/82cbd9f992ff64a6d000d77a629c7601836d4cb0/mini/Kelly_Pavlik_v_582d.jpg